Normative and positive statements

The current rate of unemployment of 5% is too high. This is an example of
a. normative statement
b. positive statement
c. the circular flow model
d. none of the above.

My answer is C because The circular-flow diagram represents the transactions in an economy by flows around a circle.

The primary difference between a change in demand and a change in the quantity demanded is
a. change in demand is a movement along the demand curve and a change in quantity demanded is a shift in the demand curve
b. change is quantity demanded is a movement along the demand curve and a change in demand is a shift in the demand curve
c. both a change in quantity demanded and a change in demand are shifts in the demand curve, only in different directions
d. both a change in quantity demanded and a change in demand are movements along the demand curve, only in different directions

my answer is B

If people demand more of product A when the price of B falls, then A nad B are
a. not related
b. substitutes
c. complements
d. Inferior.

My answer is I think I is D

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The first problem is intended to help you understand the difference between normative and positive statements. It doesn't involve circular flow, because none of the ramifications of unemployment are ...

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Normative and positive statements; a change in demand and a change in the quantity demanded.

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